Quick Facts
Biography
John Barton is a professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s, and 1960s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh and Wigan, as a Prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career
International honours
John Barton won caps for Great Britain while at Wigan in 1960 against France, and in 1961 against New Zealand.
Championship Final appearances
John Barton played Left-Prop, i.e. number 8, in Wigan's 27-3 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the Championship Final during the 1959–60 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 21 May 1960.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
John Barton played Left-Prop, i.e. number 8, and scored a try in Wigan's 9-13 victory over Workington Town in the 1958 Challenge Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1958,, in front of a crowd of 66,109, and played Right-Prop, i.e. number 10, in the 30-13 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1959 Challenge Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1959, in front of a crowd of 79,811.
County League appearances
John Barton played in Wigan's victories in the Lancashire County League during the 1958–59 season, and 1961–62 season.